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| South Australian House of Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Don Dunstan | Member for Norwood 1979 | Succeeded by Frank Webster |
| Preceded by Frank Webster | Member for Norwood 1980–1993 | Succeeded by John Cummins |